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Preparation, Aftercare and Policy Guide

Spray Tan Aftercare

Spray Tan Aftercare: what to do, what to avoid, how long results last, and what a redo costs if it goes wrong.

Source-separated pricing Reviewed August 2026 U.S. focus

Short answer

Aftercare protects money you have already spent. A redo or correction generally costs $19.99–$139.99 again, so the maintenance rules below are worth more than any reduction you could negotiate.

The numbers below are for planning. Verify the current amount with the location you intend to book.

Typical range
$19.99–$139.99
U.S. median
$45 per session
Applies to
Spray tan (booth)
Last reviewed
August 2026

What matters most here

  • $19.99–$139.99 is the working range for Spray Tan Aftercare, from 8 documented amounts.
  • The full documented set spans $5–$139.99 once fees and add-ons are counted.
  • The U.S. national median for spray tan (booth) is $45 per session.
  • Add about 28% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
  • Maintained every 10-14 days in season, the annual cost is approximately $648.
  • The largest single variable is notice window — cancellation windows run from 12 to 48 hours.

What the brand actually publishes

8 documented amounts, split into services, add-ons, plans and policy charges. Each keeps the exact label it was published under so you can match it against the menu you are shown when you book.

Core services - The principal appointment lines.
LinePublishedMidpointSpreadWhat it covers
Premier One starting price$19.99$19.99As low as; location and service choice vary
Add-ons, upgrades and inclusions - Charged in addition to a core service, or included at no cost.
LinePublishedMidpointSpreadWhat it covers
Salt Pod add-on$5$5Equipment/add-ons may vary by location
Memberships, plans and packages - Recurring or prepaid pricing rather than per-visit.
LinePublishedMidpointSpreadWhat it covers
Sun membership monthly$39$39Official membership store; plan details apply
Premier Choice membership$49.99$49.99Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra
Premier Signature membership$79.99$79.99Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra
Premier Elite membership$109.99$109.99Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra
Premier All Access membership$139.99$139.99Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra
Policy charges and fees - Triggered by a booking rule, not by a service performed.
LinePublishedMidpointSpreadWhat it covers
Startup fee$29$29For cited location/plan; tax extra

Published prices change without warning. Check the review date above to see how current this set is.

Lines documented8
Core services1
Service range$19.99–$139.99
Median line$64.99

National price context for these services

Use this as a sanity check. If your quote lands outside this range, ask what is included before concluding it is poor value — scope differences explain most outliers.

U.S. market ranges, 2026
ServiceMarket lowNational medianMarket highUnitWhat drives it
Spray tan (booth)$25$45$75per sessionBooth is less expensive; hand airbrush costs more.
Women's haircut$28$69$140per cutGenerally includes consultation, shampoo and a finish style.
All-over single-process colour$65$105$190per serviceAll-over root-to-tip or root retouch on virgin hair.
Gel manicure$30$45$70per serviceCured colour; removal is often a separate charge.
Brazilian wax$45$62$100per serviceFull removal; first-timer offers are common.
Classic lash full set$100$155$250full setOne extension per natural lash.

Compiled national figures for context only. No brand on this page has published these numbers, and none of them is a bookable rate.

Regional price bands for this service

Rent and wages flow straight into the menu. Applying published metro cost bands to the $45 national median for spray tan (booth) gives the following planning ranges.

Spray tan (booth) by metro cost tier
Market tierPlanning rangeMultiplierExample markets
Tier 1 - highest-cost metros$61–$791.35–1.75×Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach
Tier 2 - large metros$50–$591.10–1.32×Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland
Tier 3 - mid-size metros$42–$500.94–1.10×Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis
Tier 4 - small metro and rural$31–$420.70–0.93×Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets

Derived by applying regional cost-of-doing-business multipliers to the $45 national median. Treat as a sanity check on a quote you have been given.

The variables that move the number

Every one of these is optional in the sense that you can turn down it — but only if you know it is coming in advance.

  • Card on filechanges the contract, not the price

    Booking platforms enforce policies automatically.

  • Notice windowchanges the contract, not the price

    Cancellation windows run from 12 to 48 hours.

  • Deposit treatment+25–100%

    Deposits may apply to the balance or be forfeited.

  • Charge basis+25–100%

    Some policies bill a flat fee, others a percentage of the service.

Related cost breakdowns: Spray Tan Aftercare Product Cost, Spray Tan Cost and Spray Tan Price Components Guide.

What people get wrong here

These are the errors that show up repeatedly in pricing complaints. All of them are fixed by a single question asked before the service starts rather than after.

  1. 1Assuming a deposit applies to the balancecosts $25–$100

    Some deposits are forfeited rather than credited.

  2. 2Not reading the notice window before entering a cardcosts $25–$100

    Windows range from 12 to 48 hours.

If you want the policy detail behind these: Spray Tan Safety Guide and What Is A Rapid Spray Tan.

The booking script, word for word

Read these out. The whole thing takes a minute or two and they are the gap between a quote and a surprise. Save the last one for emphasis — a written quote settles any dispute at checkout.

  1. "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
  2. "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
  3. "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
  4. "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
  5. "What is the precise price for spray tan (booth) at my hair length and density?"
  6. "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
  7. "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"

Finally: get the quote in writing. A text or email costs the salon nothing and removes any argument at checkout.

From menu price to what you actually hand over

Every line below is normal and expected. None of it is a scam — but almost none of it appears on the menu board either.

Worked example of a single appointment
LineAmountNote
Base service$74The line you see on the menu
One typical add-on$19Accepted at the chair without a stated price
Subtotal$93Before tax and gratuity
Sales tax at 7.1%$6.60Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only
Gratuity at 20%$18.60Calculated on the service, not on tax
Sensible total$118.2060% above the menu price

An illustration built from the ranges on this page. Your tax rate and add-on choices will differ.

Takeaway: budget $118 when the board says $74. The difference is $44.

Prefer not to do the arithmetic? You can try it with your own figures.

What spray tan (booth) costs you over a year

Most budgets break at the cadence, not the price. Spray tan (booth) maintained every 10-14 days in season works out to around $648 a year once gratuity is included.

Annual cost at 12 visits (every 10-14 days in season)
Provider levelEach visitVisits/yrService spendGratuityAnnual total
Budget provider$2512$300$60$360
National median$4512$540$108$648
Premium provider$7512$900$180$1,080

Cadence comes down to typical maintenance intervals. Your own interval is the largest variable.

Before hunting a reduction, check the cadence. Going from 12 to 10 visits a year keeps approximately $130 in your pocket at the same quality of work.

Tipping: the numbers rather than the etiquette

Tip on the pre-tax service amount. If a reduction or promotion applied, the convention is to tip on the original value of the work, not the discounted price.

Gratuity on spray tan (booth)
Gratuity rateOn $25On $45On $75When it applies
15%$3.75$6.75$11.25Standard for a satisfactory service
18%$4.50$8.10$13.50Common default in mid-size and large metros
20%$5$9$15Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with
25%$6.25$11.25$18.75Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job
  • Tip the same on a redo as on the original if the redo was not the provider's fault - and speak to management rather than the provider if it was.
  • Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
  • Assistants who shampoo or rinse are often tipped separately, generally a few dollars.
  • If more than one person worked on you, check how gratuity is divided before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.

Where else to look

Price alone rarely settles it. Line up the inclusions first — what is actually included — and only then the price.

What people want to know before booking

What does Spray Tan Aftercare cost in 2026?

Budget $19.99–$139.99. That is based on 8 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $134.99.

Is there a price for salt pod add-on?

The published figure for salt pod add-on is $5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. A fixed $5 at one location does not make it a national rate.

What does premier one starting price cost?

Premier One starting price: $19.99 as published. As low as; location and service choice vary. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for spray tan (booth) before deciding whether it is competitive.

Startup fee: what is the published amount?

Documented at $29 for startup fee. For cited location/plan; tax extra. Figures of this kind are re-checked on a schedule and can change without warning.

How much is sun membership monthly?

Documented at $39 for sun membership monthly. Official membership store; plan details apply. Published lines like this are reviewed periodically and can be revised at any time.

Is the menu price the final price?

Add roughly 28%. On a $80 service that is about $102 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.

What does keeping this up cost annually?

At every 10-14 days in season - about 12 visits a year - the annual figure is roughly $648 including gratuity at the $45 national median. Dropping to 9 visits saves around $162.

Why do Spray Tan Aftercare quotes vary so much?

Rent, wages and local demand set the menu. Scaling the $45 national median by published metro multipliers gives about $31 in a small market and up to $79 in a top-tier metro - before provider tier is considered.

Where do these numbers come from?

They are research, not quotes. Published lines trace to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are labelled as such. Reviewed August 2026.

Sources and how we checked them

10 sources were reviewed for this page. Official brand pages are used for brand claims only; nothing here extrapolates one location's menu into a national rate.

  1. Chemical peels: FAQsChemical peel healing and aftercare · updated 2026
  2. Official lash-extension servicesService durations, refill cadence and aftercare · updated 2026
  3. Parker Colorado official pricingMembership tier prices and startup-fee conditions · updated 2026
  4. Official FAQStarting membership and price variation · updated 2026
  5. Official membership storeMonthly and annual prices · updated 2026
  6. Official pricing pageLuxury, family and entry membership prices · updated 2026
  7. Risks of tanningUV risk facts · updated 2026
  8. Tanning overviewUV risks · updated 2026
  9. Sunless tanners and bronzersWarning and sunscreen limitation · updated 2026
  10. Official pricing and specialsIntro offers · updated 2026

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People also ask

Frequently asked questions

What does Spray Tan Aftercare cost in 2026?

Budget $19.99–$139.99. That is based on 8 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the spread between the lowest and highest line here is $134.99.

Is there a price for salt pod add-on?

The published figure for salt pod add-on is $5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. A fixed $5 at one location does not make it a national rate.

What does premier one starting price cost?

Premier One starting price: $19.99 as published. As low as; location and service choice vary. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for spray tan (booth) before deciding whether it is competitive.

Startup fee: what is the published amount?

Documented at $29 for startup fee. For cited location/plan; tax extra. Figures of this kind are re-checked on a schedule and can change without warning.

How much is sun membership monthly?

Documented at $39 for sun membership monthly. Official membership store; plan details apply. Published lines like this are reviewed periodically and can be revised at any time.

Is the menu price the final price?

Add around 28%. On a $80 service that is about $102 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.

What does keeping this up cost annually?

At every 10-14 days in season - about 12 visits a year - the annual figure is roughly $648 including gratuity at the $45 national median. Dropping to 9 visits saves around $162.

Why do Spray Tan Aftercare quotes vary so much?

Rent, wages and local demand set the menu. Scaling the $45 national median by published metro multipliers gives about $31 in a small market and up to $79 in a top-tier metro - before provider tier is considered.

Where do these numbers come from?

They are research, not quotes. Published lines trace to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are labelled as such. Reviewed August 2026.

Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.